Landscaping Can Make a Difference
Landscaping Can Make a Difference
Homes with good or excellent landscaping report a 14 to 17 percent higher sale value according to a recent Clemson University study. Many homeowners concentrate on the interior when preparing their home for sale. A home’s exterior is just as important as it makes the first impression of a potential homebuyer.
The curb appeal of a home is paramount to the draw of homebuyers. When a home is well maintained on the outside, a new buyer has the impression that the home is also maintained on the inside.
Landscaping is the design of your home’s yard. Advantages to landscaping are not only cosmetic. Landscaping can improve air conditioning costs, nuisances by noise, as well as create outdoor living spaces.
To start a plan of landscaping, make a list of projects that need to be done. Homeowners are advised to start at least 4 to 6 weeks before putting the home on the market.
Basic techniques of professional design include the following.
Color – This includes contrast with plants using warm and cool colors.
Plant forms – Like artists, there are rules of backdrops to choose the right plants for effect.
Focal points— Designers recommend a focal point concept.
Landscape tips
Choose plants that compliment the style and size of your home.
Shrubs or trees can be planted to block a negative view and enhance a positive one.
Color and smell should be considered when planting flowers. The color yellow is recommended around the front door for appeal.
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Recommended List of Landscaping MUST DOS
Mow the yard.
Weed the gardens.
Add fresh mulch.
Remove all dead plants and limbs.
Trim bushes and tree limbs.
Plant new shrubs.
Plant flowers to add color to a landscape.
Edge around sidewalk.
Repair cracks in driveway and sidewalk.
Add plants in containers.
Add outdoor lighting.
Home exterior beyond landscaping
Wash home exterior.
Pressure wash patios, decks, sidewalk and driveway.
Paint trim.
Clean outdoor furniture.
Touch up paint on concrete decorations.
Replace old worn out lighting fixtures.
Add new doormats to entryway.
Landscaping goes hand in hand with the exterior appearance of your home. A wise homeowner will properly landscape and maintain the exterior of their home for great appearances. Landscaping can make all the difference in your home’s impact to a new buyer. A well landscaped home has that curb appeal to draw potential buyers.
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